Monday, November 28, 2011

Mojo Monday - Meet Brooks Johnson

For some Monday morning inspiration I'll grab a cup of java and admire the covers of my personal romance novel collection.  Some cover models stand out and here's one of them.  Maybe he'll inspire good things on your Monday.


Brooks Johnson was born and raised in South St. Louis with some Choctaw ancestry.  He went to Mississippi State University where he received a Bachelor Degree in Business. In addition to his formal education, he is a certified Sports Massage Therapist.



Brooks received the Readers' Choice award in 2003 at the Romantic Times Convention and has gone on to grace the covers of numerous romance books.

Kim Killion with cover model Brooks Johnson
I had the pleasure of meeting Kim at a writers convention.  What a talented gal, and she sang praises for her model. 
For more than ten years, Brooks has worked as a model and is available for film, print, runway, commercial, and fitness modeling.

He has three dogs a cat & two King Snakes.



Favorite meal? Homemade mac and cheese with white Parmesan

Favorite movie? Smoke Signals
Favorite past time? Canoeing!

STATS:
•Height 6'1"
•Weight 200 lbs.
•Chest 42"
•Waist 32"
•Inseam 34"
•Neck 16"
•Shoe Size 12

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Early Bird Black Friday Sale.

BOOKS MAKE THE BEST GIFTS

Decadent Publishing is having an
Early Bird Black Friday Sale at Smashwords.


Starts Thanksgiving Day at Smashwords
30% most of their catalog



Pick up the $79 Kindle and load some Decadent Publishing ebooks on it right away. Since Decadent has most genres available and 30% this weekend at Smashwords, it is an easy gift idea!




Use COUPON CODE: CT48X
for savings and download
Handcuffs & Silk at Smashwords.




Here's to a happy holiday and GREAT SALES!!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Tempting Tuesday - Look at what I found

I'm always preaching on this blog about keeping it fun in the bedroom
and ways for couples to continue enjoying each other.
Well... I came across this and after slapping my head with a "why didn't I invent this first" moment, I thought I'd share the idea.

The Make Your Own Dildo kit was designed to allow any man to make a completely accurate rubber copy of his own penis from the comfort and privacy of his own home. Everything contained in the kit is medically tested, simple to use, and completely safe for the novice molder. The ingredients are neatly packed in our beautifully redesigned box. All that's required to make an incredibly accurate replica of your own penis is a Make Your Own Dildo Kit and some water



Step 1

Mix the molding powder with water





Step 2

Pour the mixture into the Specialized Molding container





Step 3

Insert your penis.. and balls into the Specialized Molding container





Step 4

Pull away mold and fill with rubber





Step 5

Slide out a copy of your own dildo
 
 
 
 
 
BUY IT FROM EMPIRE LABS
 
TOXIC • NON-ALLERGENIC • NO LATEX
 
"Put the Oomph back into long-term relationships"
- Oprah Magazine
 BUY IT ON AMAZON

TO TOP IT OFF THERE IS ALSO:
The Clone-a-Pussy is perfect for bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and birthdays - any time you need a SEXY gift. This one of a kind!

 

I really need to quit playing on Google.






Monday, November 21, 2011

Monday Mojo - Meet Jeremy Rowback

What is stronger than coffee on a Monday morning to get you going?
Jeremy Rowback
Jeremy Rowback 28 Years Old from Amsterdam, New York.
His family owns Perth Ultimate Fitness, he obviously enjoys working out and a healthy diet.

 
Confidence is sexy, and he has confidence by the bucket load.

Jeremy AKA Derek Atlas is a full-time fashion and muscle fitness model,
and has been making the rounds doing some...uh... adult work.


Jeremy is a favorite subject of artistic photographers such as Eddie Christie and Joseph Smileuske.
His masculine beauty
is the visual inspiration for my character Dustin Stiles in my current erotic WIP Taming Rachel.

 


 "We only live for a short period of time, but our images live forever." - JR

What a hunk!








From his Model Mayhem Profile:  "I'm all about projecting the best overall image possible, and helping others to increase their image, in both mind and body. My goal with this site is to put myself out there and to be seen as someone who takes life seriously and works hard to look and feel great. I have experience and I have a busy schedule. I am a very open-minded model and I love to try out new ideas."

Friday, November 18, 2011

Blog Tour = prizes

Decadent Publishing is hosting a Blog Tour for their authors of the 1 Night Stand Series.
This tour is part of their Book-A-Day Giveaway




Stop by Romance Writers Behaving Blog to view my blog post on the tour.


"Most romantic evenings involve food. To share a meal together is an intimate act in itself. Meals are an important “tool” in romance. A carefully selected menu will sweep that special someone off his or her feet."

This post features an excerpt from my latest book,
Handcuffs & Silk as well as a recipe for a desert featured in the story.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thursday 13 - 13 of my favorite Lines from Handcuffs & Silk


1. Being a Las Vegas cop, Steph recognized the evil lurking in the shadows of the beautiful city, also known as Sin City.

2. Rubbing the smooth part of his neck where a collar had rested for over a year, he remembered the day Ericka removed the soft, blue, leather strap with her initials stamped on it.

3. Miss Stephanie Johnson is a lovely lady with the type of personality I’m sure you will find to your liking, and perfectly capable of fulfilling your current desires.

4. “Grow up, Hunter. Drop this damn beta act and be the alpha you were born to be.”

5. Nicely curved hips accented by shiny, black leather hot pants, high-heeled, thigh-high boots laced up her long legs, and a small leather bag hung on a silver chain snug against her hip.

6. Her mouth watered at the sight of his muscular chest peeking from the opening of a black Armani shirt with the sleeves rolled past his elbows, and one hand rested on his thigh while the other held a rose.

7. Stepping tighter between her legs, he grasped Steph around her nape with one hand and pulled her to him for a hard kiss.

8. Sex appeal coupled with willingness to satisfy equaled a very appealing combination in a one-night stand.

9. The room filled with heat, yet the only sounds were their breathing, the creak of the bed, and the rasp of her boots as they brushed against his legs.

10. “You have the right to remain silent.” She clamped a handcuff roughly onto a wrist and raised both arms over his head to hook around the headboard rails then attached the remaining cuff to his free wrist. “Anything you say can and will be used against you for my pleasure.”

11. She opened the drawer and found a couple of black silk scarves.

12. With a wicked grin, she paused to pick up the glass with the key resting under the melting ice cubes.

13. “I win.” His deep voice wrapped seductively around her entire body.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Plot Bunnies ARE Real

plot bunny :
An idea for a story  that gnaws at the brain until written.

An idea like this may strike at any time. Sometimes they're great, sometimes they suck.

An idea for a story, usually referring to an author having more ideas than he or she can use.
The term's origin is unknown but is known to predate NaNoWriMo. Because plot bunnies tend to multiply quickly, the term is thought to be related to the oft-quoted John Steinbeck quote about ideas and rabbits.


"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." --John Steinbeck




Congrats to one fellow author who managed to capture all her plot bunnies at once.

Lucas Black, a famous author, finds himself struggling with writer's block. As he falls further and further into his obsession, his lover Simon breaks up with him. Depressed, Luc prays for a muse and is surprised when his prayers are actually answered in the person of a young man named Dury, who claims to be Luc's plot bunny. Dury is everything Luc shouldn't like, eccentric, mysterious, and far too beautiful. But in spite of his doubts, Luc cannot help but feel an increasing affection for Dury.
After his painful separation from Luc, Simon Roth is unable to continue sculpting. Seeing his ex on the street with someone else only serves to reopen old wounds. To his shock, that someone -- a mysterious man named Dury -- begins to stalk him, pushing Simon to contact Luc once again. Simon realizes with dismay that Dury's gentle coaxing reaches out to a deep part of him, one he'd thought reserved for his lost love, Luc.

Even as the two artists acknowledge their feelings for each other, they understand they have both fallen for Dury as well. Dury, however, hasn't told them everything. His secrets may well be the death of them all.

THE PLOT BUNNY by Scarlet Hyacinth
Read an EXCERPT




I have been recently attacked by a supper hot, sexy plot bunny.  I like the way he thinks, it's going to push me into a different direction but looks like fun.  Sometimes, one simply has to be flexible with these rabid creatures... or have some really strong cages. 





If you are a writer and have too many plot bunnies,
you can drop them off at

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

FOUR HEARTS from Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

Sizzling Hot Books is a review site that reviews romance,
paranormal, urban fantasy, erotica and more.

FOUR HEARTS review for Handcuffs and Silk by Mary Quast



Understanding your own needs sexually is important. For Stephanie and Hunter, they have not found a person who is a perfect fit for each of them but during a one night stand, must learn to explore just what they want.

Stephanie "Stiff" Johnson, is a tough Las Vegas cop who many men find too intimidating to date. Steph begins to wonder if something is wrong with her so she turns to Madame Eve to find a man who could be the yin to her yang, even if it's just for one night.

Hunter Morgan left behind years of living as a sub to a female Domme in New York. Upon return to his hometown, he questions whether he wants to continue with the "lifestyle" or find something different. Turning to 1 Night Stand, he hopes to sample his options.

A simple one-night stand opens a whole new sensuous world to both.

Stephanie Johnson is a hard as nails cop from a long line of police officers. Men find her intimidating and so she hasn’t been able to find a guy who could compete with her tough attitude. Deciding to give 1 Night Stand Dating Service a chance, Stephanie is hoping to at least ease her sexual torment, never expecting to find the man of her dreams.

Hunter Mason is a lawyer who returns to his home town of Vegas after living in New York. He had been living as a submissive in New York but has a change of heart about what he really wants. Hunter is looking for a future complete with children, a dog and a white picket fence. Looking for a night of passion, he also contacts Madame Eve and 1 Night Stand Dating Agency hoping to be able to explore his changing needs.

Handcuffs and Silk is an exciting read! The characters jump off the page and steam up the covers as they explore their sexuality. I really liked how Hunter and Stephanie were both switches, able to be both dominant and submissive. Their relationship showed how people could have so many different needs! The character of Stephanie reminded me of those tough policewomen who are forced to play in a man’s world. While they are strong and determined women, they also need to be taken care of and protected. With Hunter, Stephanie has the best of both worlds!

Handcuffs and Silk will make you look twice at the next police man or woman who pulls you over for speeding and will definitely make your body heat up with sex and sizzle! If you enjoy a strong story with wonderful characters and hot sex, you are going to love Handcuffs and Silk!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Handcuffs & Silk - A Hot Read for Cold Nights

A 1 Night Stand Story
Heat level: 4
Stephanie "Stiff" Johnson, is a tough Las Vegas cop who many men find too intimidating to date. Steph begins to wonder if something is wrong with her so she turns to Madame Eve to find a man who could be the yin to her yang, even if it's just for one night.


Hunter Morgan left behind years of living as a sub to a female Domme in New York. Upon return to his hometown, he questions whether he wants to continue with the "lifestyle" or find something different. Turning to 1 Night Stand, he hopes to sample his options.


A simple one-night stand opens a whole new sensuous world to both.


~Excerpt~

The blades of the chopper sliced through the heat of the night as it flew over the City of Lights. Casinos glowed in various hues of blue, plum, gold, green, and silver, casting a magical aura. Spotlights danced in the night, graceful fingers tickling the sinister side of Vegas. Unsuspecting people moved about, flitting from place to place, searching for excitement and fulfillment while cars in traffic jams occasionally brought the pulsing arteries in the heart of the city to a temporary halt.

Being a Las Vegas cop, Steph recognized the evil lurking in the shadows of the beautiful city, also known as Sin City. As the chopper made a turn, she viewed the vast landscape as an artist’s canvas. The awesome structures designed and built by nameless men. So many lives below. Where there is sin and sadness, one will also find love and happiness.

With a deep sigh, Steph continued to gaze at the site, wondering where she fit into the street party of existence. Not a single malicious bone in her body, yet a monster lurked inside, crying to be set free. And, despite the desire to have a special someone to share a lifetime of love and happiness, meaningless one-night stands never filled the emptiness inside. Lately, living and breathing her job had become her reason for lack of a social life. That, and always being looked at as one of the guys and a hard ass.

Some of the cops’ wives had made it their mission to fix her up with someone. Despite their efforts to feminize her, she intimidated the men they’d found for her. Not considered butch—she had all the right curves in all the right places and could wear sexy clothing that normally only looked good on a model—but everyone knew how tough she could be.

Controlling the power hidden deep inside her proved to be difficult and had ruined many relationships. Her last boyfriend liked to try kinky things, but had his limits. She’d gone out with a guy who’d insisted she be submissive to him, but that felt completely false and ended shortly after it began.

What’s wrong with me?

Frustrated at her inability to escape her reputation, she’d applied with an online dating service, 1NightStand. Not a regular matchmaking site, but more upscale; the mysterious owner, Madame Evangeline, had an amazing ability to find just the right person to satisfy one’s needs. Or so Steph had been told.

Her cell phone vibrated. Glancing at the screen, she noticed an email from 1NightStand. Instinct told her Eve was probably letting her know the dating service could not match her up. To avoid disappointment until back on the ground, Steph put the phone back in its holster.

The chopper began its descent.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday Mojo - Meet Montana Volby

"Give me Mahler, Strauss, and Shostakovich any day."

Yep, he's just a model, dancer, and most of all,
classically trained musician trying to make it in LA.
This 22 year old college grad is ready for the world. 

Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 195 lbs
Neck: 17"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 32"
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown

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